Peonies Fall and Winter Care and Dividing
A few words on where to plant peonies in your yard, fall and winter care, and dividing peonies.Where to PlantSuch long-lasting and beautiful plants deserve proper placement in your yard. They grow best in full sun, but will tolerate light shade. Peonies grow up to 30-40 inches in height, so they look awesome at the back of the bed with low growing perennials in front.Fall and Winter CareCut down and remove old stems after the first frost. This helps prevent infection from the botrytis fungus, which can damage your peonies even in cold weather.It’s wise to mulch every fall to protect the plants from harsh winter weather.
A thick layer of fallen leaves or even Christmas tree boughs can serve as mulch, depending on when the snow falls!Dividing Your BountyAfter a few years, if you notice your plants aren’t flowering as well or seem crowded and tired, they will benefit from dividing. This job is best done in the fall right before the plants go dormant.Carefully dig out the clump and divide with a sharp knife. Wash the soil away so you can see what you’re working with. Make sure each new clump has at least three to five “eyes” in it and good roots. Transplant as quickly as possible.Peonies aren’t demanding. A little TLC and you’ll have many years of enjoyment.For more information on Peonies, check my Author Profile for two additional articles on Planting, Staking and Deadheading Peonies and 3 Peony Problems.
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By: Evelyn Fielding
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